I am a PostDoc at a top university in U.S., and I want to apply for Green
Card in the category of EB1 Extraordinary Ability. I am not
sure if I am good enough to qualify for it. What are the exact requirements of
Extraordinary Ability?

Answer:

According to USCIS regulation, EB1 Extraordinary Ability
needs to "show an alien is of exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business, the petition must be accompanied by at least three (3) of the following:

1) "Documentation of the
alien's receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or
awards for excellence in the field of endeavor."

2) "Documentation of the
alien's membership in associations in the field for which classification is
sought, which require outstanding achievements of their members, as judged by
recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or
fields."

3) "Published material about
the alien in professional or major trade publications or other major media,
relating to the alien's work in the field for which classification is sought.
Such evidence shall include the title, date, and author of the material, and
any necessary translation."

4) "Evidence of the alien's
participation, either individually or on a panel, as a judge of the work of
others in the same or an allied field of specification for which
classification is sought."

5) "Evidence of the alien's
original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related
contributions of major significance in the field."

6) "Evidence of the alien's
authorship of scholarly articles in the field, in professional or major trade
publications or other major media."

7) "Evidence of the display
of the alien's work in the field at artistic exhibitions or showcases."

8) "Evidence that the alien
has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or
establishments that have a distinguished reputation."

9) "Evidence that the alien
has commanded a high salary or other significantly high remuneration for
services, in relation to others in the field."

10) "Evidence of commercial
successes in the performing arts, as shown by box office receipts or record,
cassette, compact disk, or video sales."